Right Tibia and Fibula, anterior and posterior views

Question 1

the ___ , or shinbone, articulates with the lateral and medial condyles of the femur at the lateral and medial tibial condyles.

Answer 1

Tibia

Question 2

Between the condyles, the _____ provides attachment for cruciate ligaments.

Answer 2

Intercondylar eminence

Question 3

Anteriorly, the _____ is a site of attachment for the patellar ligament.

Answer 3

Tibial Tuberosity

Question 4

The distal end of the tibia has an _____ that articulates with a proximal tarsal bone. Adjacent to this is the ____ , a large process that lends stability to the ankle joint; the malleolar groove is a tendon passageway.

Answer 4

Inferior articular surface

Medial malleolus

Malleolar groove

Question 5

The ___ , or calf bone, is a long slender bone.

Answer 5

Fibula

Question 6

The ___ of the Fibula articulates with the lateral tibial condyle, while the inferior end of the tibia also articulates with a flat region on the side of the fibula.

Answer 6

Head

Question 7

The ____ is a fibular process that continues inferiorly beyond the articulation with the tibia, providing lateral support for the ankle joint.

Answer 7

Lateral malleolus

Question 8

Along the shaft of both bones, prominent crests, borders, and lines mark the attachment sites for muscles as well as the _____ , which helps stabilize the 2 bones and provides additional muscle attachment sites.

Answer 8

Interosseous membrane